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Laptop Program
Rasmussen Laptop Program
At Rasmussen University, your success is important to us—and the right tech can make a huge difference. That’s why we’re excited to offer eligible students starting in select programs on or after November 12, 2025, with a brand-new laptop to help pursue their goals.1
Get a Brand-New Laptopwhen you start in select programs.
Eligible Programs for a New Laptop
Going back to school takes a lot of courage, so we want to honor your commitment to earning your degree with the peace of mind and confidence that comes with a brand-new laptop.
If you’re eligible, you will receive a Lenovo® V14 AMD Ryzen 5 laptop.2 Along with a 14-inch display and 8 GB of RAM, this laptop comes pre-loaded with a variety of learning tools:
Microsoft® Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)3
Prospective students who enroll through Rasmussen University in any of the programs noted below, who start their program on or after November 12, 2025, may be eligible to receive a laptop from Rasmussen University.
Programs Eligible for the Laptop Program:
Business: Accounting Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Business Management Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Finance Bachelor’s, Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Marketing Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Bachelor’s
Education: Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s
Health Sciences: Health and Wellness Bachelor’s, Health Information Management Bachelor’s, Health Information Technician Associate’s, Health Sciences Associate’s (Rasmussen University Online only), Healthcare Associate’s (Rasmussen University Online only), Medical Assisting Diploma, Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s, Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s, Radiologic Technology Associate’s, Surgical Technologist Associate’s
Justice Studies: Criminal Justice Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Paralegal Associate’s
Nursing: Practical Nursing Diploma, Professional Nursing Associate’s, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN program
In order to qualify for the laptop, a student will need to opt in by the deadline listed below, receive acceptance to the University, sign and submit the Rasmussen laptop agreement and follow the process as outlined in the emails received via their Rasmussen student email (SMAIL).
Must enroll in one of the eligible programs by enrollment deadline for the applicable start.
Opt-in document must be completed by the sixth business day of the applicable quarter.
Once you have received your acceptance notification from Rasmussen University, you will receive the Rasmussen Laptop Agreement. You will need to sign and complete the form by the last day of the quarter in order to have the laptop shipped.
Laptops will be shipped when the student has been accepted to the University, the Laptop Agreement has been signed and after the seventh business day of the quarter up until the last day of the quarter. If the student is not accepted to the University and does not have a signed Laptop Agreement submitted by the last day of the quarter, they will forfeit their eligibility to receive a laptop.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
This offer was first available to students on May 8, 2024, with modifications to eligible programs made on August 7, 2024, and November 12, 2025.
Service and maintenance of the laptop will not be provided by Rasmussen or APEI IT.
Only one laptop will be provided per student. If the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen, a replacement will not be provided.
Students who have previously received a laptop through this promotion and are re-entering will not be eligible for this offer a second time.
Students must complete a minimum of three quarters of enrollment or return the laptop to Microtek. See instructions on separate tab entitled “Laptop Return Process”. Students have two weeks from the date of withdrawal to return the laptop.
Grants and offers are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed. The cost of the laptop will be included in the financial aid packaging as other financial assistance.
Qualified students may combine this offer with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University, with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
Rasmussen reserves the right to modify or terminate this program in the future.
Employees of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) and American Public University System, Inc. (the System) and their family members are not eligible to participate.
If you are no longer eligible to keep your device, please contact Microtek Customer Service at 303-650-0543 or cs@microtek-co.com.
To request your prepaid return shipping label (e-label), please email cs@microtek-co.com and include the following information:
Student Name
Student ID
School Attending
Student Address
Student Phone Number
Laptop Serial Number (located on the bottom of the device)
Reason for Return
Once this information is received, Microtek will process your request and send you a UPS e-label by the end of the business day.
Important Shipping Instructions:
The e-label will come directly from UPS via email.
Please do not place the return label directly on the original computer box.
If possible, place the original box inside a larger shipping box for better protection.
Be sure to securely affix the label to the outer shipping box before sending your device.
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Prospective students who enroll through Rasmussen University in any of the programs noted below, who start their program on or after November 12, 2025, may be eligible to receive a laptop from Rasmussen University.
Programs Eligible for the Laptop Program:
Business: Accounting Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Business Management Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Finance Bachelor’s, Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Marketing Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Bachelor’s
Education: Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s
Health Sciences: Health and Wellness Bachelor’s, Health Information Management Bachelor’s, Health Information Technician Associate’s, Health Sciences Associate’s (Rasmussen University Online only), Healthcare Associate’s (Rasmussen University Online only), Medical Assisting Diploma, Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s, Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s, Radiologic Technology Associate’s, Surgical Technologist Associate’s
Justice Studies: Criminal Justice Bachelor’s and Associate’s, Paralegal Associate’s
Nursing: Practical Nursing Diploma, Professional Nursing Associate’s, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN program
In order to qualify for the laptop, a student will need to opt in by the deadline listed below, receive acceptance to the University, sign and submit the Rasmussen laptop agreement and follow the process as outlined in the emails received via their Rasmussen student email (SMAIL).
Must enroll in one of the eligible programs by enrollment deadline for the applicable start.
Opt-in document must be completed by the sixth business day of the applicable quarter.
Once you have received your acceptance notification from Rasmusen University, you will receive the Rasmussen Laptop Agreement. You will need to sign and complete the form by the last day of the quarter in order to have the laptop shipped.
Laptops will be shipped when the student has been accepted to the University, the Laptop Agreement has been signed and after the seventh business day of the quarter up until the last day of the quarter. If the student is not accepted to the University and does not have a signed Laptop Agreement submitted by the last day of the quarter, they will forfeit their eligibility to receive a laptop.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
This offer was first available to students on May 8, 2024, with modifications to eligible programs made on August 7, 2024, and November 12, 2025.
Service and maintenance of the laptop will not be provided by Rasmussen or APEI IT.
Only one laptop will be provided per student. If the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen, a replacement will not be provided.
Students who have previously received a laptop through this promotion and are re-entering will not be eligible for this offer a second time.
Students must complete a minimum of three quarters of enrollment or return the laptop following the instructions "Device Return Process" below. Students have two weeks from the date of withdrawal to return the laptop.
Grants and offers are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed. The cost of the laptop will be included in the financial aid packaging as other financial assistance.
Qualified students may combine this offer with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University, with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
Rasmussen reserves the right to modify or terminate this program in the future.
Employees of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) and American Public University System, Inc. (the System) and their family members are not eligible to participate.
Device Return Process:
If you are no longer eligible to keep your device, please contact Microtek Customer Service at 303-650-0543 or cs@microtek-co.com.
To request your prepaid return shipping label (e-label), please email cs@microtek-co.com and include the following information:
Student Name
Student ID
School Attending
Student Address
Student Phone Number
Laptop Serial Number (located on the bottom of the device)
Reason for Return
Once this information is received, Microtek will process your request and send you a UPS e-label by the end of the business day.
Important Shipping Instructions:
The e-label will come directly from UPS via email.
Please do not place the return label directly on the original computer box.
If possible, place the original box inside a larger shipping box for better protection.
Be sure to securely affix the label to the outer shipping box before sending your device.
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